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Jon Hein is the ultimate fast food maniac, and in this book he draws on his extensive knowledge of, and love for, both nationwide chains and regional gems, from McDonald's and KFC to In-N-Out Burger and Carvel. He digs into their origin stories; reveals secret menu items; includes best lists for everything from fried chicken and shakes to connoisseur concerns such as straws and biscuits; takes a nostalgic look back at the best giveaways, slogans,...
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"Part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique-comedian Jamie Loftus's debut, Raw Dog, will take you on a cross-country road trip in the summer of 2021, and reveal what the creation, culture, and class influence of hot dogs says about America now. Hot dogs. Poor people created them. Rich people found a way to charge fifteen dollars for them. They're high culture, they're low culture, they're sports food, they're kids' food, they're...
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“This book grills up an enjoyable read for both avid foodies and novice diners alike! Perman’s sneak peek into the fascinating history of In-N-Out is as good as the delicious burgers themselves.”
—Mario Batali, celebrity chef and author of Molto Italiano
A behind-the-counter look at the fast-food chain that breaks all the rules, Stacy Perman’s In-N-Out Burger is the New York Times bestselling
...8) Stuffed
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Ian, inspired by a documentary on fast food, starts an online boycott of Frankie's fast food restaurants that multiplies to the extent that it attracts the attention of the company's lawyers and eventually forces the chain to add healthy choices to its menu.
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"The longtime chief marketing officer for Chick-fil-A tells the inside story of how the company turned prevailing theories of fast-food marketing upside down and built one of the most successful and beloved brands in America. During his thirty-four-year tenure at Chick-fil-A, Steve Robinson was integrally involved in the company's growth--from 184 stores and $100 million in annual sales in 1981 to over 2,100 stores and over $6.8 billion in annual...
11) Burger Wuss
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Sixteen-year-old Anthony serves up a comic menu of love, betrayal, and revenge after taking a job at the local burger joint. Now in paperback with a striking new cover! (ages 14 and up) Anthony has never been able to stand up for himself--that is, not until his girlfriend, Diana, is in someone else's arms. Then Anthony vows revenge and devises The Plan. It begins with getting a job at the fast-food restaurant where Turner (a.k.a. the guy who stole...
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"It's tough being evil when you have to pay the rent! This comical tale of a demon-lord-turned-fry-slinger follows the daily travails of (former) Devil King Sadao Maou and his general Shiro Ashiya as they navigate the complexities of life in modern-day Tokyo. Having suffered utter defeat at the hands of a plucky hero, they've been banished to earth and stripped of magical power. And if that wasn't enough, that pesky hero is still hell bent on finishing...
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"It's tough being evil when you have to pay the rent! This comical tale of a demon-lord-turned-fry-slinger follows the daily travails of (former) Devil King Sadao Maou and his general Shiro Ashiya as they navigate the complexities of life in modern-day Tokyo. Having suffered utter defeat at the hands of a plucky hero, they've been banished to earth and stripped of magical power. And if that wasn't enough, that pesky hero is still hell bent on finishing...
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"When Emilia the Hero is in danger, she finds an unlikely ally in the Devil King! Unfortunately, with Ashiya kidnapped by Gabriel, the team is seriously lacking in manpower. Maou and Suzuno partner up on a rescue mission, traveling undercover through Ente Isla, while a mysterious girl claiming to be Alas Ramus's younger sister tags along. Meanwhile, Emi and Alas Ramus get caught up in the middle of Olba's schemes. The barriers between angels, demons,...
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"Maou staves off the attack on Chiho's school, but it was all a diversion to draw him away from the Devil's Castle. With Ashiya kidnapped by Gabriel and Emilia still missing, the Devil King and Suzuno prepare to return to Ente Isla on an undercover rescue mission. That is, assuming Maou can find someone to cover his shifts at MgRonald first."--Provided by publisher.
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Repairs to Devil's Castle, Maou's one-bedroom apartment in Japan, are complete--and now it's outfitted with an all-new HD hookup! The Devil King's never owned a TV before, so once he's armed himself with all the knowledge he needs, he's off to the electronics store. With Lucifer the only one home, what will happen when a certain angel makes an unexpected visit...?
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"For the Hero, whose mission is to slay the Devil King, Emilia Justina appears to have gone soft. She travels to Ente Isla with Alas Ramus to sort through her thoughts and investigate what's happened there since she went to Japan. The gang expects to see Emi again soon, but she never returns. Meanwhile, Maou (the Devil King) is studying for his driver's license, trying not to fret over the Hero's disappearance. On the way to his exam, he meets a strangely...
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"With his beloved MgRonald closed for renovations, the Devil King's out of work. Worse, the apartment he shares at Villa Rosa Sasazuka has gotten damaged thanks to his fight with Gabriel, which means the household has to temporarily vacate the premises. Having lost both his title and his vast land holdings, the Devil King takes a part-time job at his landlady's niece's beach house--and of course Chiho and Emi insist on coming along. It's summertime...
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"With the repairs to his dingy one-bedroom apartment completed, Maou needs a new TV, so the Devil's going digital. The trouble is, Maou and Ashiya don't know the first thing about flat-screens, so they bring Emi's friend Rika along with them to the local big-box electronics outlet. For some reason, Suzuno ends up coming along, and it turns into a shopping tour with the whole gang"--Page 4 of cover.
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"Sadao Maou, the Devil King, has finally been promoted to store manager. And who should move next door to his fortress (actually a tiny studio apartment in a dingy walk-up) but a lovely kimono-wearing lass. But the former devil-crushing hero Emi Yusa is none too pleased with this turn of events, to say nothing of high-schooler Chiho Sasaki, who's still nursing a terrible crush on the Devil King. Meanwhile, a Sentucky Fried Chicken has opened up right...